SteepMate Tea Timer vs Nine Steeps

Transform your tea brewing with SteepMate, the elegant tea timer designed for tea enthusiasts who appreciate precision and simplicity. Features: • Comprehensive Tea Database - Choose from a curated selection of teas including Green, Black, Oolong, Pu-erh, Yellow, White, and Herbal varieties • Smart Infusion Tracking - Track multiple steepings with automatic timing adjustments for each infusion • Customizable Timing - Adjust steep times within recommended ranges for your perfect cup • Temperature & Dosage Guide - Get precise brewing instructions with optimal water temperature and tea amounts • Live Activities Support - See your timer progress on the lock screen and Dynamic Island (iOS 16+) • Background Notifications - Never miss the perfect steep time, even when the app is closed • Persistent Preferences - Remember your favorite timing for each tea and infusion combination Whether you're brewing a delicate first flush Darjeeling or a robust Pu-erh, Steep provides the guidance and timing precision you need for consistently excellent results. The app includes detailed descriptions for each tea variety, helping you understand flavor profiles and brewing characteristics. Perfect for both tea novices learning proper brewing techniques and experienced tea lovers who want a refined, reliable timing tool. Tea Varieties Include: * Green teas (Sencha, Matcha, Jasmine, and more) * Black teas (English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Assam, etc.) * Oolong teas (Ti Kuan Yin, Da Hong Pao) * Pu-erh teas (Sheng and Shou varieties) * White teas (Silver Needle, White Peony) * Yellow teas (Jun Shan Yin Zhen) * Herbal teas (Chamomile, Peppermint, Rooibos) SteepMate. Time it right. Taste perfection.

Nine Steeps is a tea companion for brewing, tasting, and keeping a small cellar. Build timed steeping sessions, record infusion notes, rate aroma, body, and finish, save teas, export and import tea files, and use Apple Watch and Live Activities during a session. Full Access is a one-time non-consumable in-app purchase with Apple StoreKit purchase and restore.